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OPTIONAL LISBON POSTLUDEOctober 6 to 9, 2015

En route from Porto to Lisbon, spend a morning in Coimbra to visit its UNESCO-recognized university, founded in 1290. In the Portuguese capital, see iconic landmarks including the Tower of Belém, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. Discover the Gulbenkian Museum, a treasure house of European masters, and the 17th-century Palace of the Marquesses of Fronteira, renowned for its grand interiors, formal gardens, and splendid azulejos. There will be leisure time to experience the city on your own, perhaps to enjoy a live fado performance or explore the National Museum of Ancient Art on a guided tour. Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. u

Jerónimos Monastery (top); azulejos, Fronteira Palace (above), Lisbon.

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Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida u September 26 to October 6, 2015


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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Portugal’s Douro River Valley, best known as the birthplace of port wine, boasts a rich cultural history and rustic charm. Next September, when the grape harvest is at its peak, please join us for a voyage aboard the luxury riverboat M.S. AmaVida. Cruise through verdant landscapes, stepping ashore to explore timeless villages, tour remarkable museums and historic sites, sample excellent local varietals, and savor Michelin-starred cuisine.

We are delighted to be accompanied by Dita Amory, Acting Associate Curator in Charge and Administrator of the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She will be joined by architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Houses and Gardens of Portugal.

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

u Three days in Spain, with tours of Madrid’s Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums,and a visit to Salamanca’s Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco

u An exclusive dinner at Quinta do Portal, a family-owned vineyard with strikingly modern cellars designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Álvaro Siza

u In Porto, a concert and private reception at Casa da Música, Rem Koolhaas’s architecturalmasterpiece

u Dinner in the Alpendurada Convent, an 11th-century Benedictine monastery with spectacularviews of the Douro River Valley

u Lunch at Largo do Paço, a Michelin-starred restaurant near Porto whose chef was recently voted the best in the country

u In Régua, a special after-hours tour of the Douro Museum

For those wishing to spend more time in Portugal, an optional three-day postlude is offered that features tours of the iconic landmarks and museums of Lisbon and the UNESCO-recognized University of Coimbra.

We hope to welcome you on this exceptional journey, traveling in the congenial company of members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Harvard Alumni Association, The Baker Museum, and Smithsonian Journeys.

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty President

D i t a A m o r y i s A c t i n g Associate Curator in Charge of the Robert Lehman Collection, having joined their staff in 1996 as Assistant Curator. She previously served as Chief Curator of the National Academy of Design. Following

graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, she was appointed Librarian of the Oak Spring Garden Library, the horticultural collection assembled by Rachel Lambert Mellon. Dita has organized numerous exhibitions highlighting the Lehman Collection, particularly in the area of master drawings. Recently, she curated an exhibition of Pierre Bonnard’s late still life paintings, and is curator of the current exhibition, Madame Cézanne. This unprecedented exhibition brings together Paul Cézanne’s portraits of his lifelong companion and most frequent studio model, Hortense Fiquet. Dita is a longstanding trustee of The Drawing Center in Soho, and the New York Studio School. u

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NEW YORK Saturday, September 26

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Madrid.

MADRID, SPAIN Sunday, September 27

Arrive in Madrid and transfer to the Hotel Wellington. In the afternoon, visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, an encyclopedic collection representing artists from the 13th through the 20th centuries. Gather at the hotel this evening for our welcome dinner.

MADRIDMonday, September 28

This morning attend a lecture by Dita Amory, followed by a guided walking tour of this lively city. Following lunch, visit the Prado Museum, the Spanish national art museum displaying one of the world largest and finest collections of European art from the 12th to early 19th centuries. Afterwards, stroll through Madrid’s distinctive Royal Botanic Garden, located just south of the Prado, as lecturer Patrick Bowe leads a tour of its secluded landscapes and diverse plant life. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

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MADRID u VEGA DE TERRÓN, SPAIN Tuesday, September 29

Depart Madrid early and drive to Salamanca’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning visit to the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, housed in Casa Lis, an urban mansion with a sweeping and richly colored stained glass façade. Tour the Convent of St. Stephen, an excellent example of the Plateresque style and where Columbus stayed when defending his idea to the city’s university to sail west to the Indies. After lunch, continue to Vega de Terrón and the awaiting AmaVida. A welcome reception is followed by dinner.



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PORTO Monday, October 5

A guided visit in this captivating city includes the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the cathedral; and São Bento Railway Station, known for its azulejos (decorative tiles). On a hillside in nearby Vila Nova de Gaia with views overlooking the city, enjoy a port tasting at W. & J. Graham’s 1890 Lodge, a working wine cellar. Lunch on board is followed by an afternoon at leisure, perhaps to join a tour of Porto’s cafes and book shops. Celebrate a memorable cruise at our farewell dinner this evening.

PORTO u NEW YORKTuesday, October 6

Disembark and transfer to the Porto airport for the flight to New York.

Royal Botanic Garden, Madrid


For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: [email protected] u www.metmuseum.org/travel

Enchanting Douro River Aboard M.S. AmaVida u September 26 to October 6, 2015R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

AmaVida (top), dining room (above left) and a suite on Douro Deck (above right).

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u Two nights accommodations at the Hotel Wellington, Madrid

u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard AmaVida

u All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners

u Two lunches and one dinner in Spain

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

u Taxes, service, and port charges; gratuities aboard and ashore

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional Lisbon postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN LISBON $2,150 per person. Single supplement $595. Includes three nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz; breakfast daily, two lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as per itinerary.

Inaugurated in 2013, M.S. AmaVida is an eco-friendly vessel. Most of her spacious suites have balconies. AmaVida also features a Sun Deck

swimming pool, fitness center and spa, complimentary in-suite internet access, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. u

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) p Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

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M . S . A M A V I D A u D E C K P L A N L A N D / C R U I S E R A T E S(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

109 to 115 Douro Deck $4,995Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom.


215 to 218 Lisbon Deck $7,995Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom.


301 to 318 Porto Deck $10,995Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom.

319 & 320 Porto Deck $13,995Owner’s Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom.

A limited number of single occupancy cabins are offered at a supplement of 25 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, must be received 120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: AmaVida has an elevator.PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Travel with the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION

PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcon-tractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi-cation expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of depar-ture. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Copyright © 2015 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. 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glass of this region’s vinho verde. Dine tonight in the Alpendurada Convent, a Benedictine monastery dating from the 11th century and boasting majestic views of the verdant valley below.

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Arrive in Porto this morning as AmaVida passes under a magnificent iron bridge by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. After lunch, step ashore at Serralves to tour its Art Deco villa, formal gardens, and contemporary art museum, also designed by Álvaro Siza. Return to AmaVida for dinner. Pending artist schedules, attend an evening concert and private reception at Casa da Música, designed by architect Rem Koolhaas.

VEGA DE TERRÓN u PINHÃO, PORTUGAL Wednesday, September 30

Today begins with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified hilltop village with panoramic views over slopes of almond trees and vineyards. Pass through its 16th-century walls, climb the narrow, medieval streets, and refresh with a tasting of the region’s wine and cuisine. Across the border in Barca d’Alva, Portugal, rejoin AmaVida for lunch and an afternoon lecture as we cruise to Pinhão. This evening a special dinner is arranged in Sabrosa at Quinta do Portal, a family-owned boutique winery whose vines have grown for hundreds of years. Tour its strikingly modern wine cellars designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. The ship remains overnight in Pinhão.

Stained glass façade, Casa Lis, Salamanca

Douro River Valley

Casa da Música, Porto

PINHÃO u RÉGUA, PORTUGALThursday, October 1

Begin the day at Lamego to marvel at the spectacular Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, where you may descend the pilgrimage steps of its beautiful tiled staircase. Admire 16th-century Flemish tapestries and religious art at the Museum of Lamego, located in the 18th-century Bishop’s Palace. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Régua, arriving in the early evening for an after-hours visit at the Douro Museum, representing the wine region’s cultural heritage. After dinner, enjoy a lively performance of Portuguese folk music.

RÉGUAFriday, October 2

This morning, tour the wonderful manor house of Mateus, with its impressive baroque façade, library of rare books, and landscaped gardens. Continue to Amarante for lunch prepared by Chef Vitor Matos, recently voted Best Chef in Portugal, at Michelin-starred Largo do Paço restaurant, located in Casa da Calçada. Cross the Tâmega River to the fabled Church of São Gonçalo and the Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso Museum, featuring modern and contemporary Portuguese art. Alternatively, join Patrick Bowe at Casa de Pascoaes, former home and gardens of Portuguese poet Teixeira de Pascoaes. Return to AmaVida for dinner. The ship remains in Régua overnight and you may wish to try a white port tonic cocktail in town.

RÉGUA u ENTRE-OS-RIOS, PORTUGALSaturday, October 3

Attend a morning lecture as we sail to Entre-os-Rios. Pass through Carrapatelo Lock, Portugal’s first hydroelectric dam. Following lunch, drive to Penafiel for a visit to the charming gardens at Quinta da Aveleda and sample a

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